Graduate Certificate in Sports Management
Develop Your Leadership Skills by Earning Our Graduate Certificate in Sports Management Online
If you have a passion for sports, on or off the field, Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Sports Management can help you train in your passion and give you a competitive edge in this multi-billion dollar industry! With the sports management industry continually evolving, it is critical that you know how to adapt to the most recent practices. Earning a sports management certificate can give you the opportunity to gain advanced training in the most up-to-date approaches used in the industry while boosting your resume.
As a sports enthusiast, you know the meaning of hard work and dedication. As a Christian university, hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith. We are proud to offer you a flexible and affordable certificate program that is rooted in biblical principles and dedicated to the mission to Train Champions for Christ. When you choose Liberty University, your certificate courses can give you the chance to prepare to impact the world both professionally and spiritually.
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Certificate in Sports Management?
- Sports marketing and public relations.
- Foundations of sports ministry.
- Management and leadership in sports organizations.
We know that you value your education and want to make the best choice when thinking about your future. At Liberty, we strive for excellence in academics, sports, and in every other aspect. By studying various aspects of sports management, you can work to become equipped with the skills needed in this flourishing industry.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in sports management.
Benefits of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Management
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in Sport Management from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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